Veria · Restaurant

12 Grada

Name: 12 Grada
Price range: €€€

12 Grada sits above the Tripotamos river on a narrow old-quarter lane, pairing a wine-bar cellar with outdoor tables just above the water. Diners come for Veria meatballs, verenika pasta stuffed with walnut and feta, local cheeses, salads and Thymiopoulos wines rather than a standard grill sequence.

Our take

The river orders Xinomavro

Finding it takes attention. Trust the map, park above the old quarter and walk the final lanes; request the river terrace, since the upper indoor room can feel tight and hot, then reserve dessert space for lemon tart or armenovil.

What visitors say

12 Grada rates 4.7 from about 754 Tripadvisor reviews and ranks first in Veria; regional pasta, meatballs, wine and river tables earn strong 2026 support.

Platforms researched: Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Tripotamos river, Regional wine list, Travelers' Choice 2025, and Tricky old quarter access

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